Gordon Deitz v. United States

This is an appeal from a judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff who, at the time of his alleged accident, was employed as a seaman in the capacity of an oiler on board the respondent’s vessel “James Fergus.” The libellant has been awarded damages totaling $45,573.72. By separate findings these are divided as follows: for lost wages $573.72; for maintenance $108.00; for loss of future earning power $35,000; and for pain, worry, fear and anxiety $10,000.

In seeking review here, the appellant seems to suggest to us a different view from that we hold about the effect of McAllister v. United…